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Abigail Miles has continued to impress with her sporting achievements both inside and out of Kirk Balk Academy. Abigail, already the North East and Yorkshire champion, recently competed in Edinburgh, against athletes from around the country in order to achieve further recognition nationally.
Abigail performed phenomenally achieving a 'Personal Best' in all three races she competed in and narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Junior Finals by 100th of a second! This is an incredible achievement considering she was one of the youngest competitors! She clearly has a promising future ahead of her.
Abigail, who currently swims 8 times a week on top of her academic studies, is now looking to qualify for the European Juniors in order to achieve international success. Regardless of her success, Kirk Balk is immensely proud of Abigail's dedication to swimming and she is truly an inspiration for future generations of enthusiastic athletes.


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Sarasota Timesharing & Parenting Plan Attorney
The Florida courts take parenting plans into serious consideration before approving divorces. Before you can even enter a dissolution of marriage both parents must attend a parenting class. Additionally, even if both parents agree on how to share parenting responsibilities prior to petitioning for divorce, they still must present the court with a plan. The court may accept the plan as is or they may adjust it with or without the recommendations presented by the parents themselves. Only your family understands what is best for your child(ren) and how the dynamics of the family operate. Ideally you want the judge to approve your initial plan. This is why it is essential to work with an experienced family law attorney who understands what is required to make a solid plan to present to the judge. At HD Law Partners, our Sarasota timesharing & parenting plan attorneys are ready to help you through the entire divorce process, including how to proceed with parental responsibilities.
What is Included in a Time-Sharing Plan
As laid out in Florida's Family Law Form 12.995(a) the plan must include the following:
- How the parents will share and be responsible for the daily tasks associated with raising the child(ren). This includes who will pay for certain activities and who gets to decide which extra-curricular activities are allowed.
- The time-sharing schedule arrangements that specify when the minor child(ren) will
spend time with each parent. Some examples of this include alternating weeks between the households, alternating months, or even just alternating days within the week. A parent will want to take into consideration the child's age and the least disruptive schedule for the child(ren). The Florida Bar discusses different schedules that may be best depending on the child's age.
- A designation of who will be responsible for any and all forms of health care, school-related
matters, including the address to be used to determine which school the child(ren) will attend.
- How the parents will communicate with the child(ren). This includes what methods such as email and phone. The plan will also ask the parents to come up with their own communication plan so that the child(ren) do not become the messengers between them. The plan even becomes detailed enough to list when a child can be in communication with each party throughout the day.
A parenting plan goes into even more depth than these four categories. It will also consider school breaks, foreign travel, and how the child(ren) will be transported between the two households. Since each family has such unique circumstances prior to submitting a plan, there are also details that must be taken into consideration that cannot be listed in a simple form. An experienced Sarasota Timesharing and Parenting Plan Attorney can ask the correct questions and assist you in coming up with a plan that will be approved by a judge. Divorce is an emotional time for both the parents and any children involved. Creating a realistic plan will alleviate some of the tension and turmoil that a divorce can cause. If you have questions about creating your own time-sharing plan contact HD Law Partners at 888-267-5651.


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Anne Arundel School Superintendent C. Berry Carter II last night proposed a $380.9 million spending plan for the next school year that he said would not come close to providing for all the system's needs.
The spending plan seeks funding for 10 new teachers but provides no pay increases for school system employees for the third year in a row.
"There is a 9 percent increase above the current budget," Mr. Carter told the school board. "But this does not, by any stretch of the imagination, mine or yours or anyone else's, include all of the things we want."


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Kaapi Royale to Introduce Coffee in Conversion at SCAA
HOUSTON, TX (April 7, 2011) – Kaapi Royale Coffee will unveil samples of its first crop of coffee in conversion, named Nisarga, at the Specialty Coffee Association of America exposition later this month in Houston.
"Coffee in conversion" is an independently audited designation given to coffees that are grown using organic and/or biodynamic practices, but have not yet completed a prerequisite 3 year crop cycle necessary to be certified, labeled and sold as organic.
"Nisarga is the Sanskrit word for nature," said Nishant Gurjer, Managing Partner of Kaapi Royale Coffee. "We take steps each season to make our Sethuraman Estate farm ever-increasingly environmentally friendly," notes Gurjer. "Our coffee is all shade grown, uses 100% of our own worm-compost fertilizer and we recently deployed highly efficient new pulping equipment that will save thousands of gallons of processing water each year – a block of certified organic and biodynamic coffee is the natural next step."
Nisarga coffee in conversion can be sampled at the Kaapi Royale Coffee booth #805 during exhibit floor hours April 28 – May 1 at SCAA's Event held in Houston, Texas' George R. Brown Convention Center.
Certified Coffee Output on the Rise in India
An article in today's Hindu Business Line discusses the growing trend of coffee certification in India and quotes Kaapi Royale Coffee's Nishant Gurjer on the subject:
Mr Nishant Gurjer, Managing Partner, Kaapi Royale, a speciality coffee player, said: "The fastest growing sector in speciality coffee is certified coffee. There isn't much of a premium at present on certified coffee, but between two coffees of equal quality, certified would be preferred. In the US and Europe, it is a growing trend. What was a whisper and murmur is growing louder and louder."
Although much of Kaapi Royale's Coffee is organically grown, the organic certification process is currently underway at Sethuraman Estate and certified coffees will be available in future crop seasons.


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Sunday Confessions 01-22-17 Prove Me WrongSunday, January 22, 2017
I confess: I've been feeling really politically charged lately. I've been posting things on my personal FB expressing all the many things I'm feeling about the inauguration of Darth Cheeto and how I feel about many conservative viewpoints. I have friends from all walks of life, and while I haven't gotten much pushback from those who don't share my political views, one friend who is very conservative has posted on their personal FB that they feel attacked by people like me posting the things I'm posting. I understand where they are coming from and my intention isn't to hurt anyone but I'm a bit annoyed that they're taking everything so personally and basically asking people like me with my feelings to not post things that could hurt the feelings of people like them. I kinda want them to suck it up - I know that that person is a good person and that not all of the more negative things I post apply to them - but I strongly feel like those people who voted for Cheeto kinda have the burden of proof on their shoulders to prove me and people like me wrong. After all, they put a misogynistic, xenophobic, racist, ignorant, sexual predator into the highest office of our nation. They said those values are okay with them - or at least acceptable enough to overlook in hopes of what I don't really know. Not to mention the conservative law makers they voted for that seem to consistently vote against the interest of the people and in favor of the 1%. So I say to you, prove me wrong. You don't agree with the ACA but claim you don't want to rob people of their health insurance, then write to your congress people and tell them not to repeal until they actually have a replacement. You say you think Cheeto's actions towards women isn't acceptable? Donate to a women's shelter in his name. You say you're anti-abortion, then support actual sexual education in schools and easy access to birth control and condoms. You say education is important to you, then demand DeVos be kept out of our education, and even if you are religious, recognize the need to keep the Bible out of science. You say you aren't racist, then prove it by donating to the Southern Poverty Law Center or Black Lives Matter (and for the love of everything stop saying All Lives Matter). Please educate yourselves about so-called "bathroom bills" and don't buy into the propaganda against them - there are already many laws on the books to protect you in the bathroom from predators and perverts - trans people just want to pee, leave them alone. You say we all need to come together, but I say you have a little more work to do than I do to get us there. Prove to me and others like me that you're not like what you think we think you're like. We don't have to agree politically, but prove me wrong. Please.
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The second edition of Live Cinema Festival takes place in Rome from September 4th to 12th, 2015 in Piazza dell'Immacolata, in the district of San Lorenzo.
Since the first edition held in September 2014 at Teatro Quarticciolo, sold out every evening with great appreciation from the public and with an excellent integration with the neighborhood, the Festival was selected among the projects presented by the event "Estate Romana 2014″.
Stand this success, the second edition of Live Cinema Festival foresees the increase of the duration of the event, from 4 to 9 nights, as well as the number of guest artists collectives who goes from 8 to 18 for a total amount of 31 artists and especially by expanding the capacity of the location, going from a numbered seats theater to open air, in one of the most popular squares in Rome: Piazza Immacolata, very strong gathering point which can become a new place dedicated to culture and an example of exploitation of the potential of the San Lorenzo district, one the most populated and vibrant city.
Live Cinema Festival is a live performing exhibition that explores and promotes all the artistic trends whom is attributed the term "Live Cinema", through 18 performances presented by 18 artists which have made this narrative technique their stylistic code.
In the past , the concept of "Live Cinema" was mainly used to describe the live musical accompaniment of silent movies. Nowadays "Live Cinema" means an experimental narrative technique, applied to performative video, which gives rise to the simultaneous creation of sound and images in real time, in which the traditional standards of narrative cinema, represented by the subjectivity of the camera, is expanded into a broader conception. "Cinema" is understood as the act of simultaneously create images and sounds that interact with each other and take shape in a synaesthetic approach that results in audio-video performance realized in real-time, in which the viewer's perception is in constant tension between experimentation and re-enactment.
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In 2013, MediaMath began hiring 10-15 new employees monthly but their onboarding process couldn't keep up with their expansion. New hire onboarding consisted of a monthly, in-person meeting called "Day 1 Orientation," where over 15 departments presented to new hires. An internal onboarding survey uncovered that inefficiencies existed on both the Learner and the Instructor side, resulting in a growing knowledge and skills gap for the business. MediaMath knew something had to change.
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Nintendo's new president, Tatsumi Kimishima, recently sat down with Sankei West for a brief interview, in which he talked about various subjects.
First off, he spoke about Wii U sales, stating that after the Wii became a financial success, the bar was set pretty high when they migrated to the Wii U. He also spoke about the company's desire to get consumers used to playing games like Splatoon, thus speeding up the aforementioned migration. Afterwards, he spoke about the 3DS, and said that the portable console was given an increase in performance and popular titles in order to increase sales. However, Kimishima says there is still room for growth.
Next, the interview dwelled in mobile gaming. Nintendo's president expressed his intention of making games on mobile devices. He wants them to provide a "different means of play" that are not possible with consoles, which could include short playing times and progressing in short times during the day.
The interview continued with talk of "My Nintendo", the upcoming alternative to the discontinued rewards program Club Nintendo. Kimishima explained that the goal of it is to gain points by playing games, and to use these points to obtain bonuses at places like movie theaters and theme parks. My Nintendo also wants to give the players a chance to experience characters. Kimishima ended talk of My Nintendo by stating that Nintendo wants to expand into several businesses.
Finally, as the interview was ending, some information on Nintendo's upcoming gaming platform, the Nintendo NX, was shared. Kimishima assures us that the NX will be an attractive console that will invite players to "jump in". He also explained that this new console will be an experience completely different to the Wii U or the 3DS, and closed by affirming that progress is going steady at the moment.
During the interview, Tatsumi Kimishima also spoke a bit about Splatoon, stating that the use of paint and colors are what allowed it to be a family game, and that in the future, it might be able to extend it in a similar manner to the Super Mario Bros. franchise.


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Bomb blast at Thai Govt building kills 1, injures 19
At least one protester was killed and 19 injured when a bomb exploded on Thursday morning inside the Government House complex in Thailand.world Updated: Nov 20, 2008 09:36 IST
At least one protester was killed and 19 injured when a bomb exploded on Thursday morning inside the Government House complex in Thailand that has been seized by the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) supporters.
The explosion occurred at 3:25 a.m. just a day after the so-called ceasefire during the royal cremation period, Thai newspaper The Nation reported.
PAD guards rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, but one of them - a 48-year-old man - succumbed to his injuries at a hospital, the newspaper said.
The PAD guards suspect the bomb might have been fired from behind the Civil Service Commission head office or from a building of the office.
Police were not allowed to check the explosion scene which the PAD guards cordoned off.
The PAD has been staging anti-government protests in Bangkok since May 25 and occupied the Government House for rally since Aug 26.
Just one day ago, a government spokesman said the cost of damage to the Government House and lost items is estimated to reach 100 million baht (about $3 million) since the PAD seized the compound.
The spokesman said he received reports from officials who went to retrieve documents and personal belongings in the Office of the Permanent Secretary. They reportedly found that many items were missing from the building.
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In an homage to the star-stuffed 70s disaster movies they both know and love so well, Jonah invites Commentary magazine editor and GLoP Culture co-host John Podhoretz on for a wide-ranging discussion on movies, TV, New York, neoconservatism, and much more. In fitting '70s disaster movie fashion, a special guest star makes a surprise cameo. When Worlds Collide? More like When Mad, Mad, Mad Worlds Collide!
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BRADENTON -- Long-time City Councilman Gene Gallo's Ward 1 seat is being vacated by his retirement at the end of the year, but the seat will be officially contested during the Nov. 8 general election with at least two candidates filing for the seat so far.
Tamara K. Goudy, formerly Tamara Spyker until her recent wedding, filed late Friday afternoon with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office. She joins local real estate agent Devon C. Davis in the race.
Goudy was instrumental in the start of the West Bradenton Crime Watch program eight years ago that she said has reduced crime by 24 percent. Her long relationship with the city's first responders is just one reason Goudy believes she can hit the ground running in serving Ward 1, where she has resided for 33 years.
"I have very large shoes to fill with Councilman Gallo retiring," said Goudy. "I will be an open and honest representative. This is our hometown and I'm pretty familiar with everyone in the city after working with the Bradenton Police Department with the West Bradenton Crime Watch program and this is an opportunity to serve even more residents of the city. I have a lot of support for our police and fire departments, which have remained stagnant in employee growth while the population continues to grow."
Goudy said she supports growth, but attention to both infrastructure and first responders is needed to ensure that growth challenges are met.
"We have to find ways to protect our people, knowing we have budget constraints," she said. "When I started the crime watch program, we started with just one home in one community and in eight years have grown to 3,000 members in 75 neighborhoods."
That citizen-driven effort, "is just one example of how we can push that program out further and getting everyone to know how to be safe, which obviously helps our first responders."
Goudy is a speech language pathologist. She said that skill will be helpful in ensuring the door to communication is always open between herself, city and county officials and constituents.
Mark Young, Herald urban affairs reporter, can be reached at 941-745-7041 or follow him on Twitter@urbanmark2014.


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A plan designed to save the city schools about $785,000 by reassigning staff and eliminating 22 positions, was unanimously approved by the Hartford Board of Education Tuesday night.
The reorganization plan, developed by acting School Superintendent Eddie Davis, will result in staff reassignments, but no layoffs. It was designed to cut money from the current budget and put into place the system's new strategic plan.


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A number of these project management Web App Developer tools can be found in both free and compensated versions, the compensated versions offering more complex features. Using the large number of tools available it is necessary that managers take time to compare products and select the one which best meets the general requirements of their specific project.
Quick Change Occasions
Communication and collaboration tools are generally important and just what Web App Developer let us do is possess a quick change time. This really is key, as other team people might be depending on one bit of application code before they are able to keep their very own tasks. Fortunately, many reason that remote collaboration teams tend to be more efficient than physical offices, but ultimately a fast change time comes lower to the caliber of overall communication along with a project management software software solution, but there's yet another critical ingredient that ensures this change time stays tight.
We now have seen three key components of remote project collaboration and management, communication, usage of technology, along with a quick change time. Now we have to discuss the only key to the remote project management software team: the dedicated project manager.
The Dedicated Project Manager
It's the job from the dedicated remote project manager to create many of these pieces together. Web App Developer have to promote communication, choose and efficiently utilize project management software technology, and be sure team people will work as efficiently as you possibly can using the best change time. Furthermore project managers have to be expert communicators themselves, they should also promote and manage communication between team people. This could prove difficult considering that application and Web App Developer teams may be scattered across timezones. A useful hint is locating a good mix over period when all team people may have a face-to-face video conference. For instance a mix over hour where one team is signing off for that evening and the other team inside a different time zone is signing on during the day.


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The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State Teams recognize high school athletes who excel in the following categories: GPA, class rank and ACT/SAT score. These students are recognized as a team member based on their scores in these categories. We applaud them for their commitment and dedication to perform with the highest of excellence academically and on the field or court.
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Our aim is to be an invaluable resource to NJ ISACA members and to sponsor local educational seminars and workshops, conduct efficient chapter meetings, and help to further promote and elevate the visibility of the IS audit, control, risk and security professions throughout the region.
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August 8, 2018 - Check our Events page to see the upcoming 2018 chapter offerings for our members and those in the IT audit, security, and risk management professions.
The ISACA New Jersey Chapter is again sponsoring a 3-day intense review course to provide an opportunity for individuals preparing for the upcoming 2018 CISA certification exam. The 3-day review course focuses on key points covered in the CISA exam and include class practice questions and discussions.The CISA review class is offered simultaneously in both live global webinar and in on-site classroom formats. The live global broadcast webinar is available via the Internet anywhere in the world. Webinar sessions are not being recorded - they are live broadcasts. Exception will be made for those who cannot attend due to religious holidays. You cannot switch between onsite and webinar sessions once registered.
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Each year in the United States and around the world regulations are enhanced to further protect citizens and nations from those wanting to gain from others. This course will focus on three highly relevant topics concerning corporations and individuals today: Data Governance and Data Privacy and what is needed to build a robust data management program.The program is designed to heighten an auditor's knowledge of Data Privacy and Data Governance and what is a part of Data Management, using common business language. During the course we will discuss some current and pending regulations and explore some of the known vulnerabilities, threats and risks facing today's enterprise or agency, and some of the more common controls used to safeguard data, regardless of its form.For further information and to register to attend, click HERE.
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China passes on the Mandate of Heaven, but not quite
For only the second time since the Communist Revolution, China has successfully conducted a peaceful leadership transition.
The 18th Party Congress held in Beijing in November appointed a new generation of leaders that, barring unforseen events, will govern China for the next ten years. While little is known about the policies and attitudes of the new leadership team, the hand of former leader Jiang Zemin appears prominent in the appointments and for the moment, political conservatives appear to have the upper hand.
The new leadership will oversee the worlds second largest economy; although, by the time of the next scheduled leadership change in 2022 China will most probably have overtaken the United States and for the first time since the Industrial Revolution, the worlds economic leader will not be founded on democratic values.
Plenty of uncertainty remains. Despite the tremendous economic progress that has been made since the reform measures began in earnest in 1992, China is beset by a host of problems. Economic growth has led to a growing disparity between urban and rural incomes and while China now boasts the largest number of US-dollar millionaires in the world, many areas of the country remain locked in grinding poverty and depleted of young people, who have emigrated to the cities in search of a better life. It is important to realise that more than 150 million people in China still live on less than $1 a day.
Chinas new leaders remain committed to the idea of a one-party government although there is recognition that if corruption is not reined in, the party could be in danger of collapse. While the leadership grapples with this and other pressing economic issues, political reform is likely to be confined to a broadening of the consultative process. This at least, is a sign of a return to traditional Chinese values.
We begin this essay with a look at the origins of how the Peoples Republic of China has emerged from its Maoist roots and morphed into its own particular brand of socialism, balancing the needs to govern (what is essentially) a continent, with the demands of producing a modern economically empowered society. We then look at those factors that are influencing the new generation of leaders and how they are likely to respond.
The origins of market reforms in China
After the collapse of Chinas Cultural Revolution, the death of Mao Zedong and the overthrow of the Gang of Four in 1976, the economic and political reform process in China was introduced with the second revolution launched by Deng Xiaoping in 1978. Deng is remembered by many for his immortal phrase
it doesnt matter whether a cat is black or white as long as it catches mice.
Pragmatism was about to take hold.
Designed to lift the Chinese masses out of the abject poverty that Mao Zedong relished, for more than a decade, the reform remained vulnerable to attack by Maoist conservatives within the Communist Party. This led to the ouster of the popular Hu Yaobang as General Secretary of the Communist Party in early 1987. Hu was widely regarded as being an advocate of more freedom and democratic values.
The crisis between ideology and pragmatism came to a head in 1989 following the sudden death of Hu with the riots in Tienanmen Square which led in turn, to the ouster of Hus replacement as Party Secretary. Zhao Ziyang was deemed too sympathetic to the protestors, mostly students, who were calling for further political reform to go hand-in-hand with economic reform. In the aftermath of the rebellion, orthodox hardliners within the Party again gained the upper hand for a time and further progress towards a market economy was, for that time, in jeopardy.
The defining influence of Jiang Zemin
Zhaos replacement, Jiang Zemin, served as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1989 until retiring in 2002. He also served as President of the PRC from 1993 to 2003 and as Chair of the partys Central Military Commission from 1989 to 2004. As Deng Xiaopings grip on power waned with age, so Jiangs power grew and even today, despite being out of government for almost 10 years, he remains a significant power broker within the innermost circles of the Chinese Communist Party.
Jiang was, by profession, an electrical engineer and had little by way of economic expertise. Nevertheless, while remaining a political conservative, he supported the market reforms of Deng and it was he who cemented the economic reform process, which has informed Chinas development since 1992.
Jiang is also the last of the Communist Party leaders to add his own theories to those of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping, who both sought to adapt Marxism-Leninism to the Chinese experience. In February 2000, Jiang articulated his theory of the Three Represents (Sāngè Dàibiǎo). The theory of the Three Represents states that the Chinese Communist Party must show leadership in representing economic production, cultural development and the interests of the people. Put simply, Jiang sough to replace ideology with practicality as the way forward for the party, by identifying the Communist Party as the catalyst of reform.
Despite being controversial to many, the Three Represents were written into the Party Constitution in 2002.
China in the new millennium
In one sense, Jiang Zemin theory has redefined yet again the role of the Chinese Communist Party. Under Maoist theory, the party was for the peasants and the working class; those within the bourgeoisie who were not recidivists were to be harnessed through United Front tactics. Under Jiangs theory, the CCP adopted a one party suits all approach.
And this is the approach that informed the Hu Jintao leadership from 2002 to the present and which the new leadership will inherit.
During the nineteen-nineties under Jiang, China emerged on the world-stage as a global centre for low-cost manufacturing but it was over the past 10 years under Hu, that China has begun to challenge the economic and trade supremacy of the United States. China has become a global investor and has begun to flex its military muscle. Yet, while economic liberalisation has gone full steam ahead, the political model of the one-party state has adapted to the times but without fundamental change; the bulk of the population remains politically disenfranchised. Does this matter? It is a question we shall return to later in this essay.
Chinas new collective leadership, elected at the 18th party Congress held in November is due to take over the reins of government in March of next year. It faces a range of critical issues not least of which is the problem of corruption within the party.
Corruption is nothing new in China. Party leaders have long been able to amass private fortunes and there have been plenty of warnings before about the damage being done to the credibility of the party through corruption and nepotism. But the advent of social media over recent years has been a game-changer and as much as the leadership continues to censor and block unfavourable public comment; it can no longer do so entirely. These days the population, especially the middle-class, is far better informed and is now a much more significant segment of the entire population.
In the months preceding the Congress, the Chinese leadership was rocked by scandal involving Bo Xilai, a former Politburo member and Party leader in Chongqing province who had been widely tipped for a senior position on the Politburo Standing Committee in Beijing. But his Maoist rhetoric, his own self-aggrandisement, and cultivation of a personality cult in true Maoist style. proved his undoing. Bo has been kicked out of the Communist Party and is due to stand trial on corruption charges. Baos wife, Gu Kailai, in an extraordinary series of events has been jailed for the murder of a British businessman.
Hu Jintao came out of the Bo case looking good, but suffered a reversal of fortune when a close aide of his (and protégé) Ling Jihua, was implicated in a scandal involving the cover up of his sons death in a motor accident. The real problem was that it was not just a run-of-the-mill motoring accident; Ling Gu, the 23-year-old offspring, crashed his Ferrari after a night of partying. He died in the crash and his two female companions were hospitalised, one of whom later died. It was not the accident itself that caused Ling Jihuas problem, but rather the attempted cover-up that included post-accident social media posts, purportedly from the dead Ling Gu, on a Chinese social networking site later exposed as a sham, posted by someone using his alias. Not only that, the families of the two women were paid hush money to keep them from talking, and the resources of the Public Security Bureau were harnessed to falsify the names on the crash incident report. The incident became public in all its ramifications and the profligate lifestyle of leaders and their families was exposed for all to see.
This case was significant because China watchers believe it hastened the demise of Hu Jintao and altered the proposed new leadership line up. In Chinas faction-ridden Communist Party, Hus own faction suffered a significant reversal of fortune in the lead-up to the Congress, losing out to those who have remained loyal to Jiang Zemin.
So who are the new leaders?
The selection of Chinas leaders remains an opaque process to all but those within the senior echelons of the Communist Party. Power remains with the 25-person Politburo and, in particular, with the seven-person Standing Committee.
According to a recent analysis by Cheng Li, senior fellow of the Brookings Institution, that appeared in
Foreign Policy
(November 16. 2012), the new Politburo remains balanced overall between the two major political factions with 12 members identified as associated with the Jiang camp and 11 with the Hu camp (the loyalties of the remaining two are unclear).
However, in stark contrast, among the all-important seven-person Standing Committee, six are identified with the Jiang camp and only one (Li Keqiang) is part of the Hu faction. Some analysts warn that this imbalance could prove to be unhealthy over the longer-term and lead to power struggles developing. This remains conjecture however. We shall stick to what we know and what we know is not all that much. Here is what we do know (order of precedence as provided by Xinhua Newsagency in announcing the appointments on 15 November 2012).
The clear winner is
Xi Jinping
. Aged 59, a chemist by training and a princeling (his father was a revolutionary hero). Xi has already replaced Hu as General Secretary of the Communist Party and will become national (state) president when the latter steps down in March next year. Significantly, coincident with his ascent to the top party position, he has also taken over as Chair of the Central Military Commission, the body that controls the Peoples Liberation Army, a position that Hu did not achieve until Jiang Zemin relinquished his position (reluctantly by all accounts) only in 2005.
That Hu has relinquished both party positions (it should never be forgotten that the PLA is the army of the Communist Party not of the state), in favour of Mr Xi is seen as further evidence of efforts to institutionalise the transfer of power rather than leaving loose ends that could cause the succession to unravel at a later time.
As Xi is a protégé of Jiang, it can be expected that for the present at least he will not stray too far from the Three Represents even as he forges his own leadership style.
Second in command is
Li Keqiang
(57), the only Hu loyalist within the inner circle. Li becomes Xis deputy within the party and in March he will take over the position of premier within the government from Wen Jiabao. Li is currently a first vice premier and has a reputation as a cautious reformer. He is well educated holding both a law degree and a Ph.D. in economics. He has been a member of the Standing Committee since October 2007.
Zhang Dejiang
, another party princeling, becomes Chair of the National Peoples Congress and has a reputation in crisis management, especially when it is a crisis that affects the CCPs grip on power. It was Zhang who was despatched to Chongqing to clean up the aftermath of the fall of Bo Xilai. In official order of precedence his position ranks below that of state president and CPC general secretary, but above that of premier.
Another princeling in the Politburos Standing Committee is former Shanghai party chief
Yu Zhengsheng
who becomes chair of the Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Ostensibly the vehicle for managing the United Front strategy by providing a means for non-CCP members to have a voice in national affairs, in practice it is of course a body controlled by the Communist Party. It has sometimes been described as an upper house to the legislature. Yu is strongly supportive of the private sector, of social reform and also the rule of law. Aged 67, it is widely rumoured that Hu Jintao wanted to have him retire ahead of the Party Congress, but it appears that Jiang ensured his services would be retained for the foreseeable future.
Liu Yunshan
, a former journalist and public relations expert has been appointed to the Standing Committee in the twin roles of vice president of the PRC; and executive secretary of the party secretariat. Although he has journalistic credentials he is not regarded as a liberal. Prior to his latest appointment, Liu was Chinas chief censor. It was his task to control the media and advise which stories could be covered and how they should be presented. He has also been behind the push to expand the overseas presence of Chinas state-owned media. He appears destined to become the governments mouthpiece.
One surprise was the appointment of
Wang Qishin
, a history graduate with a background also in banking and finance, as head of the partys Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). It had been expected that Wang would take on a key economic role in the new leadership but instead has been put in charge of rooting out corruption.
The final person in the power line-up is
Zhang Gaoli
, the party boss of Tianjin and a close friend of Jiang Zhemin. Little is known about him other than that he has helped develop a number of coastal cities into economic success stories. However, this was achieved it seems by massive investment made possible by heavy debt. Zhang takes on the role of executive vice premier vacated by Li Keqiang.
Aside from the allegiance of six of the seven to Jiang Zhemin and their assumed political conservatism, another defining characteristic of the new leadership is their age. The new line-up does not really represent generational change. Because of the rule that cadres cannot stand for office once reaching age 68, most of the Standing Committee will be eligible for only one five-year term.
Missing out on key positions are two well-known liberals who, prior to the loss of influence of Hu Jintao, were widely tipped to get key positions on the Standing Committee. These are
Li Yuanchao
Wang Yang.
Both are members of the Hu Jintao faction who appear to have lost out because of the influence of Jiang Zhemin who wanted his own people in positions of control.
Li is a popular figure, who has been the voice of liberal intellectuals championing the rule of law, governmental accountability and intra-party democracy. Under Hu Jintao, Li was head of the Chinese Communist partys Organization Department. This little-known body is nevertheless of utmost importance because it not only keeps tabs on all party members, it also influences the jobs they are assigned. It is not known whether he still retains this position.
Wang Yang, another reformer and the head of Guangdong province apparently frightened many conservative elders because of his reform-oriented policies in Guangdong and his insistence that the party should not become involved in the lives of ordinary people. What may be good for Guangdong may not necessarily be good for the whole of China at least that appears to be the view in some quarters. While Bo was in contention for a position, Wang was seen as a counter-balance to Maoist influence. Once Bo was out of the running, Wang, it seems, was no longer called upon to play that role.
Nevertheless, both Li and Wang remain on the Politburo. For the immediate future, Li is being widely tipped to take a senior government position when the legislative positions change next March either vice chair of the NPC or the vice presidency. Wang is likely to get a vice premiership.
The challenge ahead
The setback for the reformists may be only temporary. Only Xi Jinping (59) and Li Keqiang (57) will be eligible for a second five-year term on the Standing Committee. While dealing with corruption issues is a pressing concern, there may have been real unease among the old guard about allowing in too many reformers too soon. It seems to have been distinctly uncomfortable for many party elders. Li Yuanchao and Wang Yang will be waiting in the wings and their time may yet come. The immediate danger is that the checks and balances between the rival factions that has operated in recent years and which has kept a measure of harmony in place, has now been lost at least in the all-important Standing Committee and many reformists may not be prepared to wait that long for further change.
It is early days yet and until March next year, the transition will remain incomplete but already Xi and his colleagues are proving to be adept at projecting a new and improved image to the people. This, at least, is a start.
Xi and his colleagues have also shown signs of reinvigorating the fight against corruption, although it is expected that the most senior party leaders will immunise themselves against possible investigation.
Xi has made a number of public appearances projecting an easy-going and affable image. Much of the pomp and ceremony that has been the hallmark of many appearances by the top leaders in the past, has been done away with. The press has given him high marks for his relaxed demeanour and willingness to engage people, including foreigners, in discussion. This same relaxed style has filtered down to others. Premier-in-waiting Li Keqiang has opened up meetings he chairs to real discussion and questioning. Party disciplinarian Wang Qishan, has apparently done the same. Party hacks may be in for a rough ride.
All of these are encouraging signs designed to defuse much of the criticism of government that has been building for several years now, and which earlier this year threatened to boil over. The new administration is acutely aware that the investment-based growth model that has served China so well over the past twenty years is no longer sustainable, and that a new model based on domestic consumption needs to take hold. This will not be easy unless the regime is willing to open up the possibility of some political relaxation. There is no sign as yet that this is even on the table for discussion.
In the short term, few people are anticipating a fundamental shift in economic policy, although the realities of Chinas aging population are starting to bite. Chinas one-child policy may have reined in unbridled population growth but labour scarcities are developing in many areas (particularly rural areas), and are forcing up wage rates in the cities, while at the same time hastening the need for safety nets for Chinas elderly. China has moved away from the extended family as the social unit, to that of the nuclear family, as in the West.
Aside from the corruption issue, economic management is likely to focus on reversing the rural-urban income gap, and creating domestic consumption as a prime driver of future growth. China needs to nurture its middle class if domestic consumption is to thrive.
Commitment to one-party government remains strong and for the foreseeable future, any move towards democratic ideals will only come within the present party system. Opaque as the system is, there are signs that internally at least there is some lip-service being paid to creating more candidates than positions at least in institutions that do not matter so much. Perhaps more important is the new found willingness to recognise that social media has been a game changer. As much as the party would like to control access to what people read and say, this is no longer possible. Hence, the new mood of listening and engaging; consensus and harmony has always been of prime importance in China and it seems that this is now being adopted by party leaders at the grass roots level. This in itself will be a significant shift if it takes hold.
Regionally and globally, China has already emerged on the world stage and barring any self-destruction, this process will continue. Indeed by the time of the next leadership formations due in 2022, China may well have eclipsed the United States in terms of gross GDP and trade volume. It is already a force to be reckoned with and wants to be recognised as such. The Chinese have not forgotten the lessons of the past and how in the 19th century, the bullying western empires sought to carve up China. This memory remains deeply embedded in the Chinese psyche.
With Chinas continued emergence, how will the world of 2022 view democratic vs. authoritarian values? This is a question we hinted at early in his essay and it is the issue we will end with. At its most simplistic level, it reduces to weighing up the value of individual freedom against that of the collective good. Has the democratic process, as it is understood in the western democracies, outlived its usefulness? Certainly, as the world grapples with complex and long-term issues such as the consequences of globalisation, that of climate change, or even the trivialisation of politics through social media, democratic governments appear increasingly hard-pressed to take decisions that are other than short term. Party politics as practised in the west, seems to have become hostage to expediency.
Most democratically elected governments work on a four-year cycle. (Australia is unfortunate in going to the polls every three years.) With voters interested only in short-term hip-pocket issues, taking the long-term perspective and doing what is right, can be extremely costly as the Gillard government in Australia is finding out. International treaties and conventions, which were intended to provide a framework for long-term legislative action, are, these days, more honoured in the breach than observance, as evidenced most recently by the failure of the Kyoto Protocol. Even when survival of the species is at stake, governments feel unable to act.
The adversarial two-party system acts often acts against rationality. In todays complex world, would consensus politics do any better? Can China and its system of (currently) semi-benign authoritarianism, produce a more workable model of government for the future? Evidently, the Chinese believe so.
Of course, stories of human rights abuses in countries such as China and Vietnam (and others) are used by western human rights activists to support their claim to the superiority of the democratic system. All other things being equal, they are correct. But the issue here is not what the present systems threw up over time, but how they are likely to evolve in the future. The evidence so far is worrisome.
Western democratic governments often appear paralysed, dysfunctional and unable to take the tough decisions needed to force real change, that is for the long-term good of the nation or humankind. China by contrast appears to be evolving into a society where hard decisions can be taken even if the short-term rights of the individual has to be subsumed into the longer-term good of society. But for those who have studied Chinese history, this is nothing new. Rather, China is reverting to a system of government that has stood it in good stead for thousands of years the concept of the Mandate of Heaven. Rulers are allowed to be autocratic, but they must always act in favour of the long-term benefit of the society they govern. As long as they do so, they retain the Mandate of Heaven; if they do not do so, the Mandate passes to new leaders.
Two hundred years ago before the Industrial Revolution, China was the worlds largest economy. As the Asia-Pacific century moves forward, China is set to regain that position. Once it does so, it may no longer be exporting revolution but by its results, it may be seen by many as a preferred alternative system of government to that of liberal democracy.
The pendulum is moving and we in the West need to recognise that fact.
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Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) June 15, 2016
When the Cincinnati-based, all-natural, slow-cooked, fresh pet food company Pet Wants awarded their first franchise in October of 2015, something amazing happened – people from all around the country jumped at the chance to own an enjoyable business built around their love of pets. They quickly realized they could build lucrative and meaningful businesses by offering pet parents nutritious, tasty, fresh food that was conveniently delivered to their homes and didn't break the bank. With a work-from-home or storefront business model, a powerful food formula packed with nutrition, and a mobile delivery system, the possibilities were almost endless.
Pet Wants is now pleased to announce that the company has already sold 50 units throughout the United States – from Portland, Oregon, to Palm Beach, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland, to Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Pet Wants franchisees have the option to either just sell the food through mobile delivery or offer mobile delivery alongside a storefront. Some franchisees, especially those who opt for mobile delivery only, also participate in farmer's markets, fresh grocery stores and more. The product, customer base, business model and flexible system makes Pet Wants a great fit for a wide range of passionate pet people.
"Pet Wants is an attractive business because we're selling fresh, nutritious food to animal lovers who care deeply about their pets. So often the food you buy at the grocery is full of ingredients you wouldn't want to eat and has been sitting on a shelf for a year or two, losing nutritional value every day. Pet Wants is a new and exciting way to offer a better choice to pet families in communities across the nation," Brozek said.
Adria Pugh, franchise owner of Pet Wants of Perrysburg, is a devoted pet parent to two wonderful dogs, Conner and Millie. For her, it is essential to provide them with nutritionally balanced, fresh, quality food that she can trust. No pet food on the market met those requirements for her, so for more than a year, she home cooked for both her dogs, which was very time consuming. When she discovered Pet Wants Franchise, she knew she'd come across something special.
"Pet Wants is a company made up of people who genuinely care about the health and wellness of pets. Having a Pet Wants in your community means you have someone you can contact that cares deeply about pet nutrition and is eager to work with you on a personal level to customize a healthy diet for your dog or cat. I chose to bring Pet Wants to the Perrysburg community because I strongly believe in the quality of this food and I want other caring pet parents to have the opportunity to provide fresh, nutritious, premium quality kibble to their beloved pets," Pugh said.
Since opening her franchise a few months ago, Pugh said the growth of Pet Wants Perrysburg has been steady and positive.
"The community is supportive of small businesses and pet parents are excited to have access to fresh, all-natural pet food. They particularly like the opportunity to sample the food first before the buy. They are also pleased to learn that free delivery is included!" she said. "As more and more pet parents make the switch to Pet Wants, I believe the food will speak for itself. Pet parents will see improved skin and coat, more energy and vitality and less waste. They will tell their friends and neighbors and my business will grow organically."
Pet Wants' carefully developed proprietary pet food is slow-cooked with fresh, all-natural ingredients in a plant that has never had a recall. The company's distributor makes the dog and cat food in small batches once per month so every kibble is guaranteed to be fresh and packed with nutrition. Pet Wants only sources the best salmon, chicken, lamb, brown rice and other ingredients available and, since there's no sugar added, no fillers and no animal by-products, and because Pet Wants never uses corn, wheat, soy or dyes, the food is a great fit for pets with allergies.
Dr. William Turner, a veterinarian from Fort Thomas, Kentucky, recommends Pet Wants to his patients and their families because of the high quality, safety and potential impact of a healthy diet.
"I started recommending Pet Wants occasionally as a choice for pets with food hypersensitivities or allergies with some success and it spread from there. I'm not a nutritionist, but it makes a difference for many pets and a lot of sick, aging and finicky dogs find Pet Wants palatable. I also like the idea of it being small batch manufactured in a sanctioned plant with a focus on freshness and nutrition," Turner said.
"Animals can experience a lot of issues with a poor diet and having something that's easy to digest, nutritious, fresh and consistently high-quality can make a difference," he added.
Pet Wants founder Michele Hobbs launched the company in 2010 to provide proprietary, fresh, all-natural pet food delivered to customers through a retail store and a convenient, home-delivery service. In early 2015, Hobbs was looking to expand on a national basis through a franchising model and reached out to Franchise Funding Group, also of Cincinnati, to help her take the small business and turn it into a national franchise company. Franchise Funding Group is an investment and franchise-development company comprised of a group of investors and strategic partners helping entrepreneurs take their existing and profitable business concepts and scale them nationally as franchise systems.
For more information about owning a Pet Wants franchise, contact the company at email@example.com. For additional details about Franchise Funding Group, or to fill out a funding request, visit http://www.FranchiseFundingGroup.com.
About Pet Wants: Pet Wants was started by Michele Hobbs out of love for her pets and frustration. Veterinarians were unable to help relieve her dog's painful skin allergies. After doing much research, Michele discovered the national dog food brand she trusted was not fresh, not all-natural, and lacked sufficient nutrition...and when pet food sits in warehouses and store shelves for months and months…it loses even more nutritional value. She was committed to developing a better solution for all dogs and cats. Their food is exclusively crafted…fresh, healthy, slow-cooked, all natural, sugar-free, no fillers, and no animal by-products. They source only the best salmon, chicken, lamb, brown rice, and other ingredients. Fresh ingredients make for better food… and better health for pets. And since they never use corn, wheat, soy or dyes, the common pet health problems associated with these ingredients are no longer worries. Their fresh food is conveniently delivered to the customer within weeks of production, not months. Roughly half of Pet Wants products are sold through their store and half through their convenient, home-delivery program. You can learn more at http://www.PetWants.com.


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Finally, the day of joy has drawn near,
the time of exultation has come.
From many different places
the brethren have been called.
The night is lit up like day,
delighting both man and beast.
The people arrive, ecstatic at this
new mystery of new joy.
The brothers sing, giving God due praise,
and the whole night abounds with jubilation.
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As from the 1st April 2016 the Government's new National Living Wage (NLW) will become law.
So what does this mean for employers?
Employment solicitor, Paula Stuart, explains that the National Living Wage has, in effect, added a new tier to the National Minimum Wage rates. The NLW will apply to workers who are 25 or over and not in the first year of an apprenticeship. They will be entitled to at least £7.20 per hour, which is 50p more than what they are currently receiving.
What should employers do?
In readiness for the change, employers should review their payroll to ensure that workers under 25 are earning the correct rate of pay and those over 25 benefit from the new National Living Wage.
The new minimum wages from the 1st April will be:
|Apprentices *
|£3.30 per hour
|Under 18's
|£3.87 per hour
|18 – 20
|£5.30 per hour
|21 – 25
|£6.70 per hour
|25 and over (NLW)
|£7.20 per hour
*The rate for apprentices is for those aged between 16-18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year apprenticeship. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.
If you require advice in respect of this or any other HR or Employment issues, contact Employment Solicitor Paula Stuart on 01908 689345 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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NEW YORK – Shire PLC is buying privately-held Foresight Biotherapeutics Inc. for $300 million, gaining a developing treatment for conjunctivitis, or pinkeye.
The drug candidate, called FST-100, is in late-stage development. It fits with other Shire drug candidates in late-stage development, including the potential dry eye disease treatment lifitegrast.
Shire, based in Dublin, said that FST-100, if approved by regulators, would be the first agent to treat both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis. About 50 percent of infectious conjunctivitis cases are viral and that is highly infectious. There are 5.9 million cases of infectious conjunctivitis annually in the U.S. and about 5.4 million cases in the European Union.


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Controls over California State University's burgeoning construction budget have been so lax that architects and contractors may have charged for hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable overtime, travel, salaries, mistakes and late work, a scathing internal audit has found.
Fueled by enrollment pressures and expansion--including a new campus in northern San Diego County--Cal State's construction budget increased from $191 million in 1989 to nearly $737 million last year. Yet the number of university officials supervising the projects has remained the same.
The result, according to the comprehensive audit, has been a "breakdown in the organizational structure" that has resulted in waste and questionable expenses. "This limited survey has uncovered several areas where contractors have overcharged the CSU," the audit says.
Cited as one of the worst lapses was the failure of Cal State officials to make written demands for $800,000 in "liquidated damages," or refunds, from contractors who missed deadlines on 20 major construction projects. Forcing companies to pay for every day they exceed a deadline is standard construction practice but auditors could not find evidence that Cal State officials followed this practice, the audit says.


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Although it is not uncommon for a woman to have an ovarian cyst without any symptoms, ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms can often be quite severe. Since symptoms differ greatly from woman to woman, they may also be minor enough to cause them to be ignored.
Regardless of the intensity of ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms or the lack of them, a ruptured cyst can lead to serious problems and even life threatening conditions very quickly! That is why it is essential not to ignore any of the symptoms that might be an indication of an ovarian cyst.
One of the first ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms that women frequently observe is an irregular menstrual cycle. Any woman who is aged twenty or older and still has irregular cycles should be examined to eliminate any health problems.
If you experience a sharp, piercing pain in your pelvic area during your menstrual period, this is also a signal that you may have an ovarian cyst. You may also experience unusually light or very heavy bleeding or stop having periods altogether.
Another of the ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms is one that more women are likely to pay attention to: pain. Severe pain may occur in the pelvic area or in the thighs once the cyst has ruptured. Pain may be felt before, during, or after menstruation.
The cyst itself may cause pain but once it has ruptured, the pain is usually more severe. In addition, you may experience bleeding and the pain may extend to your back. If you feel an increase in the intensity of pain, it is time to seek medical treatment.
Uncomfortable intercourse can be another of the ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms experienced by those women who are sexually active. If the discomfort advances to considerable pain, particularly in the pelvic area, this could indicate that an ovarian cyst has ruptured.
You may also experience problems with your bladder. Being unable to completely empty the bladder of urine is experienced by many women. The ruptured cyst puts pressure on the bladder causing you to feel the need to urinate more frequently than you really need to.
Bleeding unexpectedly when you are not menstruating is also a concern. Any time this occurs, you want to get the problem checked to see if it indicates a ruptured ovarian cyst or indicates another problem whether the bleeding is heavy or light.
While a general lack of comfort or feeling of slight nausea may be overlooked as ruptured ovarian cyst symptoms, they may be experienced along with other signs of poor health. Vomiting, fainting, and common symptoms of pregnancy can all occur as a result of a ruptured cyst.
Women who have experienced ruptured ovarian cysts have reported everything from "no pain at all" to "pain that was worse than childbirth" making it even more difficult to pinpoint the cause of pain experienced by those who have never been diagnosed with ovarian cysts. They may find themselves in sudden, excruciating pain that occurs for no known reason.
If you are aware that you have one or more ovarian cysts, your physician may be monitoring them.
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So I don't understand why they have an option for the default save path in almost all the other Office products except Outlook. The only way to do this (that I know of) is to modify the registry key.
Instructions (Assuming you have Windows Vista or 7)
1) Go to Start
2) Type in
Open Registry Editor (regedit), browse to HKEY_CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Outlook\Options
Right click an empty spot on the right pane
Choose New > String Value
Rename the String Value you created to DefaultPath
Double click DefaultPath
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I'm a little late getting to the laptop tonight. It's been a busy day. Denice and I had rehearsal for the Church Christmas program. We just got back from that. So, it's late. I'll make this short but very sweet.
We did Christmas diner at work today. They always have Thanksgiving and Christmas meals catered. It's was awesome. Some of the best banana pudding that I've had. I made an exception to my Slow Carb protocol so that I could enjoy this meal with my coworkers. I hold social things like this to be more important than being perfect with my endeavors. However, I am going to pay for it. I am stretching my fasting period to about thirty hours through tonight and tomorrow. I'm hoping this will compensate for indulging in such decadent food on my On Cycle.
I've been listening to CGP Grey's review of 'Getting Things Done.' I've had this book for years, and have a very rudimentary GTD system in place. I don't use it very well though. I'm going to spend this weekend trying to improve my process.
Good night, my friends.


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The healthiest types of fats are unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats have been shown to lower disease risk. Specifically, eating unsaturated fats in place of saturated fats or highly refined carbohydrates has been shown to reduce harmful LDL cholesterol, improve cholesterol profiles, and lower triglyceride levels. Foods high in these healthful fats include plant oils (such as olive, canola, sunflower, soy, and corn), nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios), seeds, avocados, and fish (especially oily fish like salmon and canned tuna).
It is important to include a special kind of polyunsaturated fat, omega-3 fat, in our diets. Omega-3 fats have been shown to help prevent heart disease and stroke. They may also help to control autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, and may protect against cancer and other conditions. The best sources of omega-3s are fish and shellfish, but they can also be found in walnuts, flax seeds, and canola oil.
Saturated fats are less healthful than unsaturated fats because they raise LDL cholesterol in the blood, which can prompt blockages to form in arteries. Saturated fats should be consumed in moderation (<10% of our daily calories should come from these fats). The best strategy is to limit foods that are very high in saturated fat, such as butter, cheese, and red meat, and replace them with foods that are high in healthy fats.
The worst types of fats are trans fats. Even relatively small amounts of these fats in our diets increase the risk of heart disease, so it is best to avoid them altogether. Trans fats are primarily found in processed foods made with partially hydrogenated oil, such as baked goods, snack foods, and margarines. Fortunately, trans fats have been eliminated from many of these foods over the past few years. Still, check the Nutrition Facts labels on processed foods to make sure that the food you eat is free of trans fats.
Finally, keep in mind that most foods contain a mix of different types of fats. Try to choose foods that are higher in unsaturated fat than saturated fat and contain no trans fat. As you work to limit foods like red meat and butter in your diet, try to replace them with healthy plant oils, nuts, fish, vegetables, or whole grains.
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- This one is a no-brainer: Hydrate! You know it's important to keep hydrated, especially in the heat or when being active. Thirst is usually an accurate indicator of our need for hydration, but when we're out in the heat or sweating during exercise, we may need to be more conscious of our fluid intake. So plan ahead and drink water before going out, be sure to bring water with you, and always listen to your body's cues that it may need a break. On the flip side, it's worth noting that it is possible to drink TOO much water, resulting in a condition called hyponatremia. Your goal when out in the heat should be to replace lost fluids, but it's not necessary to force yourself to continue to drink water when you're just not thirsty anymore (that's usually a sign that you're caught up.)
- Wear sunscreen or protective clothing. And don't forget the sunglasses! A healthy dose of sunshine and fresh air are wonderful for our vitality and well-being, but we should be careful to protect our skin and eyes from damage. Especially here in Texas, direct sunlight can quickly lead to short-term, painful sunburn and long-term disease risks. When using sunscreen, be sure that it is not past it's expiration date, store it in a cool place away from direct sunlight and heat, and reapply frequently to ensure it's effectiveness. Lightweight, UV-blocking clothing is also a great alternative to sunscreen. A hat is a great choice to keep sun off of the face, but be mindful that reflective surfaces such as light-colored pavement and water can still leave our eyes vulnerable. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends wearing UV-blocking shades whenever you're outdoors.
- Give your body time to adjust to increasing temperatures. Begin with small increments and gradually increase them as your body adapts to the heat. Always pay attention to signs that you need to cool off a bit. If you start to feel sluggish or unusually tired, that may be one of the first signs that you're overheating. Sweating profusely, feeling dizzy or clammy, or having a rapid heartbeat are other signs that you could be experiencing heat exhaustion. Seek shade or air conditioning right away, and begin replacing fluids. If you don't feel better after half an hour, seek medical attention.


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Today we go Inside the Studio with Duke Hagerty, who I met through series of online coincidences. I've come to realize there are less than 6 degrees of separation in Charleston, it turns out we discovered mutual friends. He has an amazing retrospective show up right now at City Gallery of his surrealist works (it's an era that's perhaps either dying out or about to be resurrected?). Duke is having no problem in the press department, he and his work are much loved and admired in Charleston and beyond but I always love supporting artists and helping to spread the word about their work. Here's the artist in his studio space and an interview that I feel shares another side of how the artist work. The bonus is you can still go see his work in person and get a copy of his new book American Surrealist! I'm thrilled to share this sneak peek into "Duke's" studio and have him share more about his process and creative space in this interview. These photo's are not styled in any way, in fact the visit was totally unplanned and spontaneous so this is typical of what his working studio looks like on an average day.
Interview and Studio Sneak Peek Part I
HKPS::What age did you suspect or know you were an artist?
RH::When I was a medical student I was introduced to Dream Analyst, Carl Jung and became interested in lucid dreams and painting my dreams ever since.
In the beginning I couldn't remember the dreams but I've learned. All I need is one fragment of the dream. Once I get that down the whole picture will reveal itself. I wake up around 3 regularly and just sit (I don't consider it meditation) and then I go back to sleep when I really have my lucid dreams (around 4-5 am). I've got this language and I'm going to use it. It's no good if no one else understands it so I'm trying to communicate an idea through my paintings.
HKPS::What mediums do you work with and are there specific tools or materials you find challenging to keep organized or locate when you need to use them?
RH::Watercolor, oils, acrylics (stored by type in large flat drawers) and I paint on almost anything including Bones, Rocks, Plates and sticks. I picked up painting on bones when I traveled to Africa and didn't have any paper.
HKPS:: Where do you make your art, how big is your studio and how long have you been in this space?
Richard "Duke" Hagerty
RH::When I had a day job I mostly painted at night in my home studio (quite a large space with great windows and very tall ceilings). Now I'm a full time painter and work in the daylight, what a treat!
HKPS::How many projects are you usually working on at once?
RH::I'm usually work on one theme but several paintings at a time.
HKPS::When you began working in this space did you plan any systems for the overall set up or did you let things evolve organically?
RH::I have a great space! Formerly the "Drawing" room-now it lives up to it's name!
HKPS::Is making art your primary "job" or source of income?
RH::I retired from my lifelong work as a Doctor several months ago and am now able to be a full time artist. I've been planning for this for the past five years now. "Surgery made me a better artist and art made me a better surgeon."
Thank you Duke for for sharing how you use your studio space and store your materials! In Part II I have more from him about his creative process and any tips and advice he has to share so check back next Thursday for Part II. In the meantime if you are in Charleston, go see the fantastic show at City Gallery up through January 10.
*The idea for the Inside the Artist Studio series began while attending an art retreat where I curiously observed the differences in the creative cycle of order and chaos and what that looks like for different individuals. I'm very interested in sharing how organizing affects the artist's creative process. Some systems and order are vital to our creative PLAY and learning to find a balance that works to enhance your creativity is what I hope to share with you through these interviews.
Is there a particular artist whose 'Tool kit' you would like to see featured? Leave a comment below and let me know!


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DP David Reichert Celebrates First Emmy Nom With "Deadliest Catch"
"Deadliest Catch" is about to start shooting its 12th season. Since it first aired in 2005, it has received Emmy love, winning thirteen Emmys and 35 nominations. Five of those wins have been awarded to the series outstanding cinematography team, with four of those wins appearing consecutively since 2011. Variety 411 recently caught up director of photography David Reichert who has received his first Emmy nomination for the show. Bobbing on a boat in the middle of the ocean, Reichert stepped away from prepping the 12th season of "Deadliest Catch,"to respond to answer a questions.
Variety 411: Congratulations first on the Emmy nomination! What does this nomination mean to you – where you surprised, gratified, satisfied?
David Reichert: Thank you. Although I've been on the show for six seasons it is my first run as series DP and my first time being personally named for an Emmy. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of "Deadliest Catch," and for me the Emmy is the highest honor, so to be recognized among so much talent is the most gratifying, humbling feeling – hard to put into words.
411: "Deadliest Catch" has a strong track record for both nominations and wins for cinematography. What is it that keeps the series at the forefront of cinematography? What are you and your crew doing to keep the images fresh and engaging season after season?
DR: The entire team at Original Productions (production company) knows the challenges and is pushing to make every season noticeably better. From the Executive Producers down, everyone who makes decisions about the look of the show has done time on a crab boat. There is also some very healthy competition between the boats. Everyone wants to come back with something new and great.
411: What do you look for when you are hiring crew for the series? It seems the environment calls for much more than talent and knowledge in the field.
DR: Finding great cinematographers that have the temperament for spending three months on a crab boat is a huge challenge. This is obvious when you look back at the number of crew members who quit or don't return. But now, as we head into our 12th season of production, we have found a team that comes back year after year that not only can handle the conditions, but are also amazing cinematographers. This has made a huge difference in the look of the show.
411: I imagine it is very challenging to in the open ocean. Are there developments in camera technology that have really helped you and your crew in the last several years?
DR: It is tough to find more challenging conditions to make a series then the middle of the Bering Sea, but it is also what makes it great so we wanted to bring more and different images of it into the show. To do this we developed some new camera systems. At the surface, we used a floating system. This supports a camera in an underwater housing so that the sea surface is in the middle of the image. We used this to film the crab boats at the dock, traveling, and dropping pots. Underwater, we are shooting the boats traveling overhead as well as dropping and pulling pots. In order to get closer to the boats we mounted the camera housing on a 20-foot pole so it we can shoot just a few feet from the hull and propellers. And at the bottom we have built a Pot-Cam. This is a camera system that we attach to a pot to drop 450 feet to the bottom. This has given us some amazing images of what is going on in the crab's world.
411: Speaking of developments in camera technology, are there particular brands or pieces of equipment that are essential to you for a series like "Deadliest Catch?"
DR: Canon was an incredible partner in developing the look of Season 11. We chose the C300 and spent a lot of time at the Canon studios in Hollywood working with them to develop the look. Then Canon sent a team to Dutch Harbor Alaska (where the DC fleet launches from) to work with our cameramen for a week before they went out to sea. For our underwater work the Gates housings have been great tools for us.
411: Do you have the opportunity to critically review footage and find new ways of capturing material that benefits coverage and story lines?
DR: As the massive, nearly 35,000 hours of footage starts to come back from the boats I am able to review samples of it. This is the time that I am able to see what is working best and what isn't. With all the talented cinematographers on the boats, inevitably there will be some new and great ideas every year. I make a selects reel to share with the cinematography team which allows us to bring these ideas across the entire fleet. I also point these out to the editing team who are always scouring the footage for new perspectives to freshen the show.
411: I know much of what happens depends on the activities and actions of the moment, but do you have some basic "plan of attack" that you go over with your crew that readies everyone for particular moments or situations, especially a you plan for the upcoming season?
DR: It all starts in LA months before the start for the season deciding what look we want and the best way to capture it. Then just before the season starts we spend 10 days in Dutch Harbor with the cameramen that will be heading out to make sure they understand the look and are ready to go with new equipment. During this time they are shooting scenes, which we have one of our editors in Dutch Harbor cut so we can analyze it together.
Also, during this time we are rigging the six boats featured on the show as well as our chase boat (another crab boat specially rigged to shoot the other boats). For this we are picking the shots and installing four fixed cameras (in custom waterproof housings) for each boat, setting up audio, and lighting the boats. This season we changed out every light bulb in every room of boat and provided the crabbers with back up bulbs
411: What have you learned as a DP from working on Deadliest Catch that you've been able to take with you to other jobs?
DR: Certainly, the most important thing I have learned as the series DP on "Deadliest Catch" is that working with a great team and sharing ideas is the best way to elevate the show. Trying to shoot pretty pictures in this environment – tired, seasick, wet, freezing, etc. – can be heartbreaking at times. It's a very slow and painstaking process, so when you can learn from each other's successes and mistakes it makes a big difference. We fight for every inch we gain.
411: Is there a favorite moment or sequence you have from last season, that you feel really proud about? Are there aspects of the show you take away with you that extend beyond your professional development?
DR: Last season we were shooting a split-level system for the first time. This a bracket with floats that is able to support a RED Dragon camera (in an underwater housing) so the surface of the sea is in the middle of the image. You operate it by swimming behind it in a dry suit (in 30-degree water). This was to show the massiveness of the boats (with such a low angle) and also to bring more of the Bering Sea into the cinematography. It was not easy to do and being in the water around such big boats at times was really spooky, but you can see a lot of this work in the opening of the season premiere (which we submitted for consideration). I was proud of that.


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Most of us can describe ourselves as out of sync in one way or another, at some point in our lives, be it through chronic illness, allergies, depression, anxiety, alzheimer's or autism (the list is not exhaustive). There may not be a miracle cure but we can all learn how to become "ordinarily well". Here are some guides:
Young, sick, and invisible : a skeptic's journey with chronic illness
"Drawing on her own deeply personal experiences, Ania Bula explores what it is like to live with unseen chronic disabilities. She paints a vibrant picture of what it is like to be diagnosed with two life-long debilitating conditions as a young adult and relates the challenges and frustrations of dealing with predatory alternative medicine practitioners, arrogant doctors, indifferent bureaucracies, and well-meaning friends and family who always seem to say either the wrong thing–or nothing at all. With honesty and humor, she shares her journey of pain, suffering, and, ultimately, coping, both to help others gain some understanding about what it is like to live with chronic illness." (Syndetics)
Eat complete : the 21 nutrients that fuel brainpower, boost weight loss, and transform your health
"From psychiatrist and author of Fifty Shades of Kale comes a collection of 100 simple, delicious, and affordable recipes to help you get the core nutrients your brain and body need to stay happy and healthy. Your brain burns more of the food you eat than any other organ. It determines if you gain or lose weight, if you're feeling energetic or fatigued, if you're upbeat or depressed. In this essential guide and cookbook, Drew Ramsey, explores the role the human brain plays in every part of your life, including mood, health, focus, memory, and appetite, and reveals what foods you need to eat to keep your brain properly fueled." (Syndetics)
Gluten exposed : the science behind the hype and how to navigate to a healthy, symptom-free life
"Green and Jones, authors of Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic, cut through the misinformation, false claims, and widespread confusion over gluten. They examine the connections between the gut, brain, and what you ingest (not just gluten) to reveal what's really going on in your body and your brain. While the diet is a lifesaver for those with celiac disease, for others it may injure health, rob the body of essential nutrients, and mask real problems. Gluten Exposed offers clear, welcome guidance and a practical road map that can help anyone achieve a healthier, symptom-free life." (Syndetics)
When someone you know has depression : words to say and things to do
"In When Someone You Know Has Depression, Dr. Susan Noonan draws on first-hand experience of the illness and evidence-based medical information. As a physician she has treated, supported, and educated those living with-and those caring for-a person who has a mood disorder. She also has lived through the depths of her own mood disorder. This compassionate book offers specific suggestions for what to say, how to encourage, and how to act around a loved one-as well as when to back off." (Syndetics)
The out-of-sync child grows up : coping with sensory processing disorder in the adolescent and young adult years
"The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up will be the new bible for the vast audience of parents whose children, already diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, are entering the adolescent, tween, and teen years, as well as those who do not yet have a diagnosis and are struggling to meet the challenges of daily life. This book offers practical advice on living with SPD, covering everyday challenges as well as the social and emotional issues that many young people with SPD face. Carol Kranowitz's insights are supplemented by first-person accounts of adolescents and teens with SPD, sharing their experiences and hard-won lessons with readers." (Syndetics)
Ordinarily well : the case for antidepressants
"In Ordinarily Well, the celebrated psychiatrist and author Peter D. Kramer examines the growing controversy about antidepressants. A practicing doctor who trained as a psychotherapist and worked with pioneers in psychopharmacology, Kramer combines moving accounts of his patients' dilemmas with an eye-opening history of drug research to cast antidepressants in a new light. Crucially, he shows how antidepressants act in practice: less often as miracle cures than as useful, and welcome, tools for helping troubled people achieve an underrated goal–becoming ordinarily well." (Syndetics)
When someone you love has dementia
"Worldwide, there are more than 44 million people with dementia today, the vast majority of whom are looked after by unpaid carers. Figures of those affected are predicted to rise to 135 million by 2050. This new edition considers practical and emotional issues of caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia." (Syndetics)
When Fraser met Billy
"Fraser was a two-year-old autistic child with a multitude of problems when he first met Billy at the cat protection shelter. Billy purred, laid his paws across Fraser and they have been inseparable ever since. Slowly but surely Billy has transformed Fraser's life. Fraser's mother Louise has watched her son move from being a child prone to anxiety, tantrums and sudden emotional meltdowns to now a much calmer, less moody four-year-old whose future looks a lot brighter. Their profound bond has immeasurably improved their lives and the family's. Like A Street Cat Named Bob, this story will touch the hearts of all." (Syndetics)
Cheer up love : adventures in depresssion with the crab of hate
"The reaction to stand up comedian Susan Calman's BBC Radio4 show about mental health was so positive that she wanted to expand on it and write a more detailed account of surviving when you're the world's most negative person. The Crab of Hate is the personification of Calman's depression and her version of the notorious Black Dog. This is a very personal memoir of how, after many years and with a lot of help and talking, she has embraced her dark side and realised that she can be the most joyous sad person you'll ever meet." (Syndetics)
Eat to cheat dementia : what you eat helps you avoid it or live better with it
"As we live longer it's essential we understand how best to maintain both body and brain so they can help us achieve all we wish for in life. This book is a companion to Ngaire's ground-breaking book "Eat To Cheat Ageing". It addresses the complexities of neuroscience and how what we eat can help or hinder our brains, whether you are in your 30s, 40s or 50s and looking ahead to your later years, currently in your 60s or beyond, wishing to make the most of life; whether you live with a dementia diagnosis or not, or care about someone who does." (Syndetics)